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The Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid That Is Most Abundant in Fish

Question 8

Question 8

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The polyunsaturated fatty acid that is most abundant in fish oils is known as eicosapentaenoic acid.It is a precursor for the synthesis of:


A) Arachidonic acid.
B) Linoleic acid.
C) Thromboxane A3.
D) Platelet-activating factor.
E) Prostaglandin E2.

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